Kia Seltos (2022) vs. Volkswagen Routan (2009) Specs

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2022 Kia Seltos and 2009 Volkswagen Routan Specifications

Model Year	2022	2009
Model	Kia Seltos	Volkswagen Routan
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	121.2 in	-17.7 in
Length	172.0 in	202.5 in	-30.5 in
Width	70.9 in	76.9 in	-6 in
Height	63.6 in	68.9 in	-5.3 in
Curb Weight	3456 lb.	4621 lb.	-1165 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	20.5 gal.	-7.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.8 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	63.0 in	-7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.5 in	0.0 in	53.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.6 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	39.2 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	64.7 in	-10 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.8 in	0.0 in	52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	36.3 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.9 in	-37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	62.0 in	-62 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.8 in	-31.8 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	108.7 in (over 3 rows)	-29.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.6 ft³	32.3 ft³	-5.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	26.6	83.0 ft³	-56.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.8 ft³	141.0 ft³	-78.2 ft³

2022 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Seltos.

2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review

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